Temburong ( Brunei)
More than 80 per cent of Brunei Darussalam's land area of 5,765 sq km is covered by forest, giving rise to forestry as one of the major activities in the country (Anderson & Marsden, 1984). The Government of Brunei Darussalam has acted to conserve some 32,000 hectares as forest reserves and allocated 50,000 hectares for a national park.Brunei Darussalam is a coastal country lying on the north-western end of the island of Borneo, facing the South China Sea. Geographically, it is situated between longitudes 114 23' and 115 23' East, and latitudes 400' and 505' North. It lies 443 kilometers north of the equator. It has a total land area of 5,765 square kilometers with a coastline of about 130 kilometers.The country is divided into four administrative districts, namely:
Location
Ha
Brunei-Muara
:
54,749
Belait
:
278,216
Tutong
:
121,667
Temburong
:
127,270
Temburong District Office
Temburong is the second largest district covering an area of approximately 1,306 sq. km. It has a population of around 9,000 people, most of whom either work with the Government or as traders, farmers or fishermen.Like the other district, it is divided into several mukims namely Pekan Bangar, Bokok, Batu Apoi, Amo and Labu. The district is blessed with a variety of tourist attraction. The best known places for tourists are Batu Apoi National Park, Kuala Belalong Tropical Rainforest Research Centre and Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Heart of Borneo photo
Brunei is contributing 58% of their country to Heart of Borneo project. That is a serious commitment to preserve the world Rainforest. Read more about Heart of Borneo project by WWF at http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/where_we_work/asia_pacific/our_solutions/borneo_forests/index.cfm
Heart of Borneo
Except from Brunei Local News- 20th July 2007
Look forward to listen to all Eco Traveller commend on how to make it be reality. Save Borneo Forest before it is too late!
Heart Of Borneo Beats In Brunei By Suria Rina, Lyna Mohamad and Liza Mohd
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Heart of Romeo vision is fast gaining momentum in the country. The declaration signed in Bali in February this year brought in the commitment of three countries, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia to work together to protect the unique rainforests of Borneo.
Considered to be the key centres of biological diversity in the world, it covers approximately 22-0,000 square kilometres of equatorial rainforests and numerous wildlife species shared by the three countries.
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah bin Hj Abd Wahab stated that the HoB initiative is a big and complex task and it commits three countries to harmonize the implementation of their national efforts to conserve and sustainably manage approximately 240,000 sq km of mainly forested land.
Brunei's part in it will be 58 per cent of its land area, which compared to the total size of the country, is the biggest slice of the HoB.
At the First Tri-Country Implementation
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Meeting on the Heart of Borneo — Three Countries, One Conservation Vision held yesterday morning, Dato Hamdillah noted that Brunei is on track in its commitment towards the Heart of Borneo (HoB) vision and that Brunei is offering itself to become the host of the HoB centre.
Lending support to one of the world's largest conservation and sustainable projects in the world is Brunei Shell Petroleum with a BND$203,000 fund to MIPR that forms part of its funding commitment for the Project Implementation Framework of the Heart of Borneo initiative in Brunei Darussalam.
Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum at an Moll signing yesterday said that the contribution is central to BSP’s mission of sustainable development of the Nations' precious hydrocarbon resources. It has an equally abiding commitment towards protection and preservation of the environment.
"This commitment finds expression in a whole range of internationally bench marked policies; practices, standards and controls a eared towards environmental sustainability which we have integrated into our business."
Meanwhile 88 different specimens of rainforest trees were planted yesterday morning at the open area of Jalan Carey, previously a staff residential area for Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) employees in Kuala Belait.
The initiative will also support the Belait District Office's effort to beautify the district, specifically the area in Dian Carey, which is a popular jogging and recreation area for residents. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
Look forward to listen to all Eco Traveller commend on how to make it be reality. Save Borneo Forest before it is too late!
Heart Of Borneo Beats In Brunei By Suria Rina, Lyna Mohamad and Liza Mohd
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Heart of Romeo vision is fast gaining momentum in the country. The declaration signed in Bali in February this year brought in the commitment of three countries, Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia to work together to protect the unique rainforests of Borneo.
Considered to be the key centres of biological diversity in the world, it covers approximately 22-0,000 square kilometres of equatorial rainforests and numerous wildlife species shared by the three countries.
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Primary Resources, Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah bin Hj Abd Wahab stated that the HoB initiative is a big and complex task and it commits three countries to harmonize the implementation of their national efforts to conserve and sustainably manage approximately 240,000 sq km of mainly forested land.
Brunei's part in it will be 58 per cent of its land area, which compared to the total size of the country, is the biggest slice of the HoB.
At the First Tri-Country Implementation
Advertisement
Meeting on the Heart of Borneo — Three Countries, One Conservation Vision held yesterday morning, Dato Hamdillah noted that Brunei is on track in its commitment towards the Heart of Borneo (HoB) vision and that Brunei is offering itself to become the host of the HoB centre.
Lending support to one of the world's largest conservation and sustainable projects in the world is Brunei Shell Petroleum with a BND$203,000 fund to MIPR that forms part of its funding commitment for the Project Implementation Framework of the Heart of Borneo initiative in Brunei Darussalam.
Dr Grahaeme Henderson, Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum at an Moll signing yesterday said that the contribution is central to BSP’s mission of sustainable development of the Nations' precious hydrocarbon resources. It has an equally abiding commitment towards protection and preservation of the environment.
"This commitment finds expression in a whole range of internationally bench marked policies; practices, standards and controls a eared towards environmental sustainability which we have integrated into our business."
Meanwhile 88 different specimens of rainforest trees were planted yesterday morning at the open area of Jalan Carey, previously a staff residential area for Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) employees in Kuala Belait.
The initiative will also support the Belait District Office's effort to beautify the district, specifically the area in Dian Carey, which is a popular jogging and recreation area for residents. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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